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BBC News
02-05-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Helios Sun sculpture displayed outside Ickworth Estate
A sculpture of the Sun is on display for the first time outside at a National Trust site. Helios, a seven-metre spherical sculpture, can be seen at Ickworth Estate in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, until Monday and again from Thursday to was created by Luke Jerram, who was also behind the large-scale installations, Museum of the Moon and was the first time the sculpture had been displayed in Suffolk as well as in the outdoors, and it has been suspended in front of the famous Rotunda on the National Trust estate. The sculpture, which has been touring the UK, combines light, solar imagery and sounds recorded by NASA to replicate the Sun. One centimetre of the sculpture represents 200km (124.27 miles) of the Sun's actual surface. Mr Jerram said his creation provided a "safe opportunity" to explore the Sun."I hope that the soundscape, lighting and sheer scale of Helios will combine to make an extraordinary and uplifting experience for the public, and I cannot wait to see it showcased in some of the most wonderful locations around England, Wales and Northern Ireland," he Woodrow, property curator at Ickworth Estate, said she was "thrilled" it was able to host the sculpture."It's a privilege to bring such an awe-inspiring and innovative installation to our community and visitors, and to once again celebrate art in all its forms as the Earl Bishop intended," she added. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Harwell Campus to host Museum of the Moon display
A giant illuminated sculpture of the moon is set to go on display at one of the UK's leading science lunar replica, which is 23ft (7m) wide, will go on display to members of the public at Harwell Campus, in Oxfordshire, on 21 is part of a project marking the 80 years of world-leading research at the of the Moon, created by British artist Luke Jerram, has toured across 41 countries and been seen by more than 20 million visitors since first being displayed in 2016. It uses NASA imagery to show the Moon's surface, with each centimetre of the internally-lit sphere representing three miles (5km) of lunar Jerram previously created a glass sculpture of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to mark 10 million vaccinations being given to people in the UK. It went on display at the History of Science Museum in Oxford. Rebecca Duvall, head of community at Harwell Campus, commented: "We're incredibly proud to launch our 80th anniversary celebrations with this remarkable installation.""The Museum of the Moon is a fitting tribute to the spirit of innovation that has defined Harwell since its beginnings."She said said the campus was "looking forward to sharing this unique experience" with the the exhibition, which lasts until 6 June, yoga sessions, expert talks about space and the moon, and even a silent disco will take place at the Duvall added that Museum of the Moon marked the start of a "two-year journey of celebration, innovation and discovery".In it's 79 year history, Harwell has been home to various scientific breakthroughs - including being the site for the most powerful nuclear fusion test than 200 organisations currently have bases at the site, including the European Space Agency and US pharmaceutical giant Moderna. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sun sculpture to go on show at Liverpool Cathedral
A giant illuminated sculpture of the sun is to go on display at a Cathedral said it was "thrilled" to be the first such venue to host Luke Jerram's "breath-taking artwork" 7-metre (23ft) sculpture follows Jerram's series of astronomical artworks, Museum of the Moon, Gaia and Mars, and will be on show from 4 April to 9 said: "It is a giant replica of the sun that features all the sun spots and solar flares and allows the public to see the sun up close for the first time." Liverpool Cathedral, which previously hosted the Jerram's Museum of the Moon and Gaia, is holding a programme of events to complement the exhibition. They include yoga under Helios, a fine dining experience, a talk, and book signing by Dean of Liverpool, Very Revd Dr Sue Jones, said: "We are thrilled to be the first cathedral to host Helios and to complete the celestial trilogy of Luke Jerram's artworks."Helios is a stunning celebration of the sun's life-giving power and its significance across cultures and faiths."She added: "We are delighted Helios will be installed over the Easter period, which helps us to reflect on light and the life-giving light of the resurrection, which brings new life."We look forward to welcoming everyone to experience this breath-taking artwork in our magnificent space." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
